一向来，我都是在马六甲家乡庆祝中秋晚会。我倒是想想，雪隆区一带的中秋晚会和家乡有什么不同呢？雪州菩提心轩佛学会举办一年一度的中秋晚会，双威大学佛学会受邀请和当学会一起庆中秋！我当然非常开心，因为首次在雪隆一带庆中秋。
从首都吉隆坡出发到雪州莎阿南是一个小时的车程。我发现自己看错时间了，并在学会理事会群聊通知他们一声，我说迟到。到了菩提心轩佛学会，我拨电话给嘉娣，“Katelyn，我看到你了！” 我一转头就看到她迎面而来。妈妈还吩咐嘉娣照顾我，“Aunty，放心！我们会把Katelyn照顾好！” 嘉娣说。
我们几乎找不到位子，因为全场差点空无虚席，幸好我们找到一桌。伟航哥和嘉娣把我安顿好后，他们就去摊子的每个角落觅食。一回来，有水果rojak、素糯米鸡、红豆糖水等等。我还碰见到三个月没见到的Daniel哥哥！“这么巧会遇到你们！” Daniel哥哥说，“几点是你的演出？” 我问，他说晚上八时三十分。哪我就迫不及待看他的演出啦！
在我们享受美食的当儿，台下的司仪和观众一起互动猜灯谜。只是有点可惜司仪没来到我们这一排的桌子，不然的话我会猜中答案呢！晚上八时三十分，Daniel哥哥的演出正式开始！我秒变 “小迷妹”啦！我跟着旋律唱歌，嘉娣就说：“Katelyn，我可以请司仪过来把他们的麦克风交给你，然后唱歌给大家听。” 这主意还不错嘛！
在台上唱歌多好，享受舞台的时刻。不用被旁人冷落、排斥、更不用被批评，因为舞台可以展现另一个自己。表演的尾声，我们到楼上的佛堂观看。当我要爬上楼梯时，他们问我：“你可以吗？” 我当然可以啊！慢一点没关系！
我们到了佛堂就把鞋子脱下，然后再进去。当然少不了献花供佛，让你我留下一颗纯洁的心。我们拍一张大合照，把中秋晚会画上一个圆满的句号。感谢菩提心轩佛学会的邀请，我期待明年的中秋晚会。
祝大家中秋节快乐！大家一起庆团圆和月亮一样！
29 September 2018
TogetherLAH! Lokal Bazaar (26/9/18-28/9/18)
Hey! It's TogetherLAH! campaign's first main event! What is it? It's the Lokal Bazaar! Isn't it exciting? After Global Branding and Identity lecture, we head to the boulevard, college link bridge and the walkway respectively to get into our positions. Although I'm not on the job today, I have to help out my department- research and evaluation team, to collect surveys for those who drop by at our booths at the college boulevard.
Most of us are at the boulevard to help to set up the photo booth in collaboration with MY Home Gallery for our social media photo contest. I sit on the round bench at the boulevard with my own "personal booth". The time is still early, only a few students drop by to check out the booths. Don't forget we have food as well, such as our signature onde-onde, cakes from Good Memories cake house, muruku to make your tummy happy! Not enough? Head over to the walkway between the college and univerity, there are four food vendors selling Malaysians' all-time favourites- nasi lemak and satay!
We all know that when it comes to food, Malaysians love to have a good treat! If you missed our publicity week, fret not! Because here's your second chance to write your "love letters" to Malaysia. It's located at the college link bridge.
On the second day of the bazaar, no vendors is around at the college boulevard because it's MUFY's (Monash University Foundation Year) Sharity carnival. We still do have the food trucks along the walkway of the campus. Since I'm a MUFY alum myself (class of 2016), why not head over to promote the campaign to my former lecturers and juniors? It's gonna be a win-win promotion! Double the event, double the promotion!
Besides our campaign, there are few booths beside ours. One of them is the Chinese Cultural Society (SUCSS), they are promoting their singing competition finals. I manage to get two of them from the society to write their message on our Jalur Gemilang expression board. They even buy two unity ribbons.
What is the unity ribbon? The unity ribbon is a project by Projek 57. It's exactly like the national flag but only it's in the form of the ribbon, it also has our Father of Independence and first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman at the side of it. All the profits will be going to the foundation to help the orang asli children to receive education. We'll also doing charity at the same time, because the orang asli is also part of the Malaysian community. Not to mention that our onde-onde is a big hit of the bazaar. We manage to sell all of them!
On the third and final day of the bazaar, everyone gathers at the college boulevard because we are having a photo shooting session. I'm in charge with the attendance. The next hour before the bazaar starts, we put up all the signs around campus and make sure everything is in top form. As the time is near 10.00am, Chivonne and I head up to the college link bridge to start our duty.
My job is to wave the flag to attract people and pull some students over to complete our Jalur Gemilang expression board. At one point we lost count the number of sticky notes written, there are too many of them. Nonetheless, we manage to keep track. Since it's the last day of the bazaar, we promote our stickers at just only RM 1!
Once my shift is done, I head to the library to chill off due to the scorching heat. When I head back to the link bridge, they are lacking of manpower at the college boulevard. All that walking sure make my tummy rumbling. I bought lok lok from Mei Tuan food delivery! To get a 50% discount, all you have to do is to like and follow their Facebook page and Instagram account. We also have a lucky draw too! Who knows you might get a cash prize? The good news is the unity ribbon which we collaborate with Projek 57 have all sold out!
The three-day Lokal Bazaar is a success! Thank you for those who drop by to support the campaign, I'm sure you have a happy tummy after tasting all the delicious food we have throughout the bazaar. Our upcoming event is the cultural night, we bring you Lokal Night, which is happening on 17 October 2018. Sunway campus' student and staffs can get their tickets at RM 18 while external parties is RM 23. It's a night to embrace the beauty of Malaysian cultures! Grab your tickets now!
For more information of our event, follow our official media sites:
Facebook: Togetherlah_su
Instagram: @togetherlah_su
Most of us are at the boulevard to help to set up the photo booth in collaboration with MY Home Gallery for our social media photo contest. I sit on the round bench at the boulevard with my own "personal booth". The time is still early, only a few students drop by to check out the booths. Don't forget we have food as well, such as our signature onde-onde, cakes from Good Memories cake house, muruku to make your tummy happy! Not enough? Head over to the walkway between the college and univerity, there are four food vendors selling Malaysians' all-time favourites- nasi lemak and satay!
We all know that when it comes to food, Malaysians love to have a good treat! If you missed our publicity week, fret not! Because here's your second chance to write your "love letters" to Malaysia. It's located at the college link bridge.
On the second day of the bazaar, no vendors is around at the college boulevard because it's MUFY's (Monash University Foundation Year) Sharity carnival. We still do have the food trucks along the walkway of the campus. Since I'm a MUFY alum myself (class of 2016), why not head over to promote the campaign to my former lecturers and juniors? It's gonna be a win-win promotion! Double the event, double the promotion!
Besides our campaign, there are few booths beside ours. One of them is the Chinese Cultural Society (SUCSS), they are promoting their singing competition finals. I manage to get two of them from the society to write their message on our Jalur Gemilang expression board. They even buy two unity ribbons.
What is the unity ribbon? The unity ribbon is a project by Projek 57. It's exactly like the national flag but only it's in the form of the ribbon, it also has our Father of Independence and first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman at the side of it. All the profits will be going to the foundation to help the orang asli children to receive education. We'll also doing charity at the same time, because the orang asli is also part of the Malaysian community. Not to mention that our onde-onde is a big hit of the bazaar. We manage to sell all of them!
On the third and final day of the bazaar, everyone gathers at the college boulevard because we are having a photo shooting session. I'm in charge with the attendance. The next hour before the bazaar starts, we put up all the signs around campus and make sure everything is in top form. As the time is near 10.00am, Chivonne and I head up to the college link bridge to start our duty.
My job is to wave the flag to attract people and pull some students over to complete our Jalur Gemilang expression board. At one point we lost count the number of sticky notes written, there are too many of them. Nonetheless, we manage to keep track. Since it's the last day of the bazaar, we promote our stickers at just only RM 1!
Once my shift is done, I head to the library to chill off due to the scorching heat. When I head back to the link bridge, they are lacking of manpower at the college boulevard. All that walking sure make my tummy rumbling. I bought lok lok from Mei Tuan food delivery! To get a 50% discount, all you have to do is to like and follow their Facebook page and Instagram account. We also have a lucky draw too! Who knows you might get a cash prize? The good news is the unity ribbon which we collaborate with Projek 57 have all sold out!
The three-day Lokal Bazaar is a success! Thank you for those who drop by to support the campaign, I'm sure you have a happy tummy after tasting all the delicious food we have throughout the bazaar. Our upcoming event is the cultural night, we bring you Lokal Night, which is happening on 17 October 2018. Sunway campus' student and staffs can get their tickets at RM 18 while external parties is RM 23. It's a night to embrace the beauty of Malaysian cultures! Grab your tickets now!
For more information of our event, follow our official media sites:
Facebook: Togetherlah_su
Instagram: @togetherlah_su
23 September 2018
马佛青甲州联委会：佛青之夜2018（22/9/18）
马佛青甲州联委会举行佛青之夜2018在马六甲家乡的家喻户晓的文化街，老一辈会称为它 “鸡场街”。主题是—— 《如是栎缘》。生长在马六甲的我，当然不会错过这千逢难栽的机会！我和阿嬷下车就步行到文化街的主舞台。幸好表演还没有开始，台上的司仪在台上为大家一一介绍嘉宾们。
在司仪们的倒数之下，马六甲佛青之夜正式开始！第一场演出是由一群可爱的小朋友为大家演出的《我们的月亮一定圆》。接下来的表演是年纪较大的孩子表演手语、唱歌、舞蹈等等。当我在观看表演一半时，我看到熟悉红色的独中校友联谊会的衣服，怎么大学的同学也来家乡？太巧了吧！我离开席位时，阿嬷说：“文儿，你小心点啊！” 我便走过去打招呼，“嗨！这么巧会遇到你们！” 我说。“是啊！也没想到会遇到你呢！” 他们说。
不只是遇到大学的同学，还遇到中学的老师和学长、学弟和学妹。“袈文学姐，想不到你会来啊！” 学弟学妹说，我说：“是啊！看到这活动在面子书，就回来看看。反正第一次出席家乡的佛青之夜，当然不会错过这个大机会！”
台上的司仪回到舞台和大家见面，“现在我们有请马六甲技术大学佛学会带这一首——《生命中的朋友》！” 《生命中的朋友》这是歌勾起中学的回忆，也可以说我的第一首的佛曲吧！我还记得在中五的时候，佛学会歌艺组的学弟学妹每天早上会唱这首歌，因此我和《生命中的朋友》“结缘”。
不只是《生命中的朋友》，周杰伦老师的《稻香》也是。这两首歌在任何的佛教活动都会播放。最后的表演，中学的学长、学弟和学妹在台上为大家献唱六首歌曲。我最喜欢的是黎铭升老师的《三好歌》和《一份爱万种关怀》。
节目的尾声全体的嘉宾和表演者在台上献上最后两首的佛曲—— 《长征万里》和马佛青的主题曲。法师在台上给大家回向，马六甲佛青之夜正式画上一个圆满的句号！我非常开心，可以回家出席这意义非凡活动！希望我可以和一班热爱佛曲的青年一起在台上唱歌，用我的歌声传递佛法。
在司仪们的倒数之下，马六甲佛青之夜正式开始！第一场演出是由一群可爱的小朋友为大家演出的《我们的月亮一定圆》。接下来的表演是年纪较大的孩子表演手语、唱歌、舞蹈等等。当我在观看表演一半时，我看到熟悉红色的独中校友联谊会的衣服，怎么大学的同学也来家乡？太巧了吧！我离开席位时，阿嬷说：“文儿，你小心点啊！” 我便走过去打招呼，“嗨！这么巧会遇到你们！” 我说。“是啊！也没想到会遇到你呢！” 他们说。
不只是遇到大学的同学，还遇到中学的老师和学长、学弟和学妹。“袈文学姐，想不到你会来啊！” 学弟学妹说，我说：“是啊！看到这活动在面子书，就回来看看。反正第一次出席家乡的佛青之夜，当然不会错过这个大机会！”
台上的司仪回到舞台和大家见面，“现在我们有请马六甲技术大学佛学会带这一首——《生命中的朋友》！” 《生命中的朋友》这是歌勾起中学的回忆，也可以说我的第一首的佛曲吧！我还记得在中五的时候，佛学会歌艺组的学弟学妹每天早上会唱这首歌，因此我和《生命中的朋友》“结缘”。
不只是《生命中的朋友》，周杰伦老师的《稻香》也是。这两首歌在任何的佛教活动都会播放。最后的表演，中学的学长、学弟和学妹在台上为大家献唱六首歌曲。我最喜欢的是黎铭升老师的《三好歌》和《一份爱万种关怀》。
节目的尾声全体的嘉宾和表演者在台上献上最后两首的佛曲—— 《长征万里》和马佛青的主题曲。法师在台上给大家回向，马六甲佛青之夜正式画上一个圆满的句号！我非常开心，可以回家出席这意义非凡活动！希望我可以和一班热爱佛曲的青年一起在台上唱歌，用我的歌声传递佛法。
22 September 2018
TogetherLAH! Merchandise Selling (20/9/18-21/9/18)
We don't have class for the whole day, that doesn't mean we can sit back and relax right? We still have a campaign to run, I'm sure most of you know which campaign I'm talking about. That's right! It's our Malaysian theme campaign- ToetherLAH! by the Year 2 students of DCLA from Sunway University.
With the huge support we received from last week's flashmob opening ceremony, it motivated us to do even better in this mini event! Start your morning by having a pack of homemade brownies to light up the day! I bought a pack myself, just in case my tummy grumbles in class or something. Most of our course mates are at the college boulevard, while the rest of us are in class doing our assignments and homework to let the time pass until it's our turn to head down to the booth.
When it's time for my booth duty, I head to the college boulevard with the campaign directors, Joanne and Weng Gene. We step out of the classroom, some of the students say: "Hey, we didn't get the brownies! They were sold out!" Wow! The brownies are the crowd's favorites! Don't worry! We'll be selling more tomorrow.
As we arrive at the boulevard, the flag is almost filled with messages. What you want to say to Malaysia? We bring you "Build a Flag" expression board. We just write what we want to say to the country and paste the message or "love letter" to the board which is in the form of the Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory). Isn't it amazing?
After settling down at the booth, I take a red paper and pen to write my "love letter" to Malaysia. We have three batches of expression boards on the first day itself! We have to keep the third one which is way halfway through as the booth is near closing time.
On the second and last day, we continue with our expression board at the college link bridge. At the boulevard, the brownies are back and we have another delicacy to add to your taste buds- onde-onde! Besides that, stickers to bring fun to your boring lecture notes and henna to show your creative side!
Stay tune for our upcoming big event which is the Lokal Bazzar, happening on the 26 September 2018 till 28 September 2018! Get your taste buds ready and bring that tummy frown upside down!
For more updates of the campaign, follow our official social media sites.
Facebook: Togetherlah_su
Instagram: @togetherlah_su
With the huge support we received from last week's flashmob opening ceremony, it motivated us to do even better in this mini event! Start your morning by having a pack of homemade brownies to light up the day! I bought a pack myself, just in case my tummy grumbles in class or something. Most of our course mates are at the college boulevard, while the rest of us are in class doing our assignments and homework to let the time pass until it's our turn to head down to the booth.
When it's time for my booth duty, I head to the college boulevard with the campaign directors, Joanne and Weng Gene. We step out of the classroom, some of the students say: "Hey, we didn't get the brownies! They were sold out!" Wow! The brownies are the crowd's favorites! Don't worry! We'll be selling more tomorrow.
As we arrive at the boulevard, the flag is almost filled with messages. What you want to say to Malaysia? We bring you "Build a Flag" expression board. We just write what we want to say to the country and paste the message or "love letter" to the board which is in the form of the Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory). Isn't it amazing?
After settling down at the booth, I take a red paper and pen to write my "love letter" to Malaysia. We have three batches of expression boards on the first day itself! We have to keep the third one which is way halfway through as the booth is near closing time.
On the second and last day, we continue with our expression board at the college link bridge. At the boulevard, the brownies are back and we have another delicacy to add to your taste buds- onde-onde! Besides that, stickers to bring fun to your boring lecture notes and henna to show your creative side!
Stay tune for our upcoming big event which is the Lokal Bazzar, happening on the 26 September 2018 till 28 September 2018! Get your taste buds ready and bring that tummy frown upside down!
For more updates of the campaign, follow our official social media sites.
Facebook: Togetherlah_su
Instagram: @togetherlah_su
20 September 2018
Sunway PCV Mental Health Camapign: I'm Only Human (19/9/18)
It's time to put my passion- mental health, into the test! Sunway Peer Counselling Volunteer (PCV) is having a mental health awareness campaign which is starting from today (19 Septtember 2018) till tomorrow (20/9/18). I didn't go to the opening ceremony, as I have some assignments to get them done.
Since there is no one around the stage area, I just sit there. The stage is my favourite place in the world! I can think about life and the challenges that I've gone through, a question struck me: How can I normalise mental health? Well, we just have to find out later at the forum. After my class ends, I head over to the Art Gallery at Level 1 for Walk in My Shoes. I bump into my friends who are also going to the session as well, why not join them to make up the party?
Walk in My Shoes is stepping into a person's world who is suffering from mental health, we are taken to each scene to feel the pain and sorrow. I almost cried and my heart sinks at one point, because I can feel the main character is calling out for help but none of them is willing to step out for her and give a voice to say that: "Hey, it's okay! We got you!"
Participants are taken into a room to watch videos on mental health which are highlighted from key peoples such as Subang Jaya state assembly person, YB Michelle Ng, Sunway Education Group Senior Executive, Dr. Elizabeth Lee and Student LIFE director, Ms. Lee Siok Ping. Once we are out from the gallery, we are given a free gift but I want the soft toy because it is so cuddly and cute!
As night falls, time to hit the dance floor at the university foyer! Hanis and I dance to Bill Ray Cyrus' Achy Breaky Heart, which is not easy! There is a slight difference in the dance steps, compare to the one I learned in primary school. The line dance session ends with the chicken dance. I even have a one-on-one chat with YB Michelle Ng herself on mental health. She recgornised me as I was a delegate at SUNMUN last month, she officiated the event.
Hanis and I make our way to JC1 to attend the mental health forum. The first two rows seats are for the VIPs. We have speakers from the fire and rescue department, police force, medical experts as well as from members of parliament, YB Hannah Yeoh, the Deputy Minister Of Woman and Community, and YB Wong Chen. Each of the speaker talks about the awareness and issues of mental health.
Counselling is one thing but the concepts of that in Malaysians’ minds is: If one goes to seek counsel, that means they have a problem. YB Hannah mentions in her message that counselling is just a follow up on a basis, to keep track of a progress. I went to counselling once back in high school, I’m still a good student. The floor is opened up for some Q & A session from the audience, I’m in the second batch of the questions. My question is: How can we normalise mental health among peers on campus? I have a chat with Ms. Lee on that question.
After the forum, a group photo is taken to commerate the important event. On the way out, I have a small chat with YB Hannah and a photo opportunity too! We almost forgot our bags which are left in the auditorium. Oops!
Actually mental health is not that bad, it's how we perceive the issue in our own point of views. How do you define mental health in your own terms? If I can make a change to normalise mental health, you can as well! I'm going to continue my passion in mental health.
Since there is no one around the stage area, I just sit there. The stage is my favourite place in the world! I can think about life and the challenges that I've gone through, a question struck me: How can I normalise mental health? Well, we just have to find out later at the forum. After my class ends, I head over to the Art Gallery at Level 1 for Walk in My Shoes. I bump into my friends who are also going to the session as well, why not join them to make up the party?
Walk in My Shoes is stepping into a person's world who is suffering from mental health, we are taken to each scene to feel the pain and sorrow. I almost cried and my heart sinks at one point, because I can feel the main character is calling out for help but none of them is willing to step out for her and give a voice to say that: "Hey, it's okay! We got you!"
Participants are taken into a room to watch videos on mental health which are highlighted from key peoples such as Subang Jaya state assembly person, YB Michelle Ng, Sunway Education Group Senior Executive, Dr. Elizabeth Lee and Student LIFE director, Ms. Lee Siok Ping. Once we are out from the gallery, we are given a free gift but I want the soft toy because it is so cuddly and cute!
As night falls, time to hit the dance floor at the university foyer! Hanis and I dance to Bill Ray Cyrus' Achy Breaky Heart, which is not easy! There is a slight difference in the dance steps, compare to the one I learned in primary school. The line dance session ends with the chicken dance. I even have a one-on-one chat with YB Michelle Ng herself on mental health. She recgornised me as I was a delegate at SUNMUN last month, she officiated the event.
Hanis and I make our way to JC1 to attend the mental health forum. The first two rows seats are for the VIPs. We have speakers from the fire and rescue department, police force, medical experts as well as from members of parliament, YB Hannah Yeoh, the Deputy Minister Of Woman and Community, and YB Wong Chen. Each of the speaker talks about the awareness and issues of mental health.
Counselling is one thing but the concepts of that in Malaysians’ minds is: If one goes to seek counsel, that means they have a problem. YB Hannah mentions in her message that counselling is just a follow up on a basis, to keep track of a progress. I went to counselling once back in high school, I’m still a good student. The floor is opened up for some Q & A session from the audience, I’m in the second batch of the questions. My question is: How can we normalise mental health among peers on campus? I have a chat with Ms. Lee on that question.
After the forum, a group photo is taken to commerate the important event. On the way out, I have a small chat with YB Hannah and a photo opportunity too! We almost forgot our bags which are left in the auditorium. Oops!
Actually mental health is not that bad, it's how we perceive the issue in our own point of views. How do you define mental health in your own terms? If I can make a change to normalise mental health, you can as well! I'm going to continue my passion in mental health.
14 September 2018
TogetherLAH! Flashmob Opening Ceremony (14/9/18)
The students of Department of Communication and Liberal Arts (DCLA) at Sunway University are running a Malaysian theme campaign- TogetherLAH! We decide to launch our campaign in conjunction with the upcoming Malaysia Day. Today is the day, the launch of our campaign! Everyone arrives early to class for the final touches.
At the back of the classroom, all the equipment for the flash mob are ready to go! Our lecturer, Mr. Suffian gives us words of encouragement to give our best during the launch of the campaign. Everyone especially the girls are putting on make up. As I'm making a final appearance, a simple lipstick will do the trick.
Outfit wise, I'm in an all-black ensemble and draped with the Malaysia flag, to show the love of the country. At 10.00am, we head to another classroom to continue the things we left off just now. We turn on patriotic songs to suit the atmosphere.
Half an hour later, we run through a final rehearsal. We have to move the tables and chairs to a side due to the size of the classroom. I'm in charge of the music as I'm sitting at the computer table. To pass the time, we browse through YouTube videos to search more patriotic songs and music which are made in Malaysia by our very own Malaysian singers.
As the time of the flash mob nears , we have a quick round up of briefing. Besides, the campaign is not all about work. Don't forget to just smile and most importantly have fun! Once we get the signal from Daniel that is time to go down for the flash mob which is held at the university foyer, located near Fresco cafeteria. We split into two groups in either side of the lift to save time.
When we arrive at the foyer, the flash mob starts off with the Malay dance. We clap to the beat and cheer our course mates on, also to live up the mood for the people who drop by to watch our performance. I'm ushered by Kavind to grab my seat which is already prepared for me. Next up is the Chinese dance, follow by the Indian dance- which is one of my favorites.
Towards the end of the Indian dance, it's time for me to get into position for the final song of the performance. At the start of the final song- Malaysia Boleh! Ezac leads the team with the first clap, that's when my cue comes in to join in the final dance of the flash mob. Once positioned in my seat, the song comes in.
The flash mob ends with Joanne, our campaign director, gives an introductory of the campaign and leads the whole team by shouting our tagline: We stand TogetherLAH! With that, TogetherLAH! campaign is officially on the run! We wish everyone an advance Happy Malaysia Day! We stand TogetherLAH! as a nation.
For more updates with our campaign, please follow our official social media sites:
Facebook: Togetherlah_SU
Instagram: @togetherlah_su
At the back of the classroom, all the equipment for the flash mob are ready to go! Our lecturer, Mr. Suffian gives us words of encouragement to give our best during the launch of the campaign. Everyone especially the girls are putting on make up. As I'm making a final appearance, a simple lipstick will do the trick.
Outfit wise, I'm in an all-black ensemble and draped with the Malaysia flag, to show the love of the country. At 10.00am, we head to another classroom to continue the things we left off just now. We turn on patriotic songs to suit the atmosphere.
Half an hour later, we run through a final rehearsal. We have to move the tables and chairs to a side due to the size of the classroom. I'm in charge of the music as I'm sitting at the computer table. To pass the time, we browse through YouTube videos to search more patriotic songs and music which are made in Malaysia by our very own Malaysian singers.
As the time of the flash mob nears , we have a quick round up of briefing. Besides, the campaign is not all about work. Don't forget to just smile and most importantly have fun! Once we get the signal from Daniel that is time to go down for the flash mob which is held at the university foyer, located near Fresco cafeteria. We split into two groups in either side of the lift to save time.
When we arrive at the foyer, the flash mob starts off with the Malay dance. We clap to the beat and cheer our course mates on, also to live up the mood for the people who drop by to watch our performance. I'm ushered by Kavind to grab my seat which is already prepared for me. Next up is the Chinese dance, follow by the Indian dance- which is one of my favorites.
Towards the end of the Indian dance, it's time for me to get into position for the final song of the performance. At the start of the final song- Malaysia Boleh! Ezac leads the team with the first clap, that's when my cue comes in to join in the final dance of the flash mob. Once positioned in my seat, the song comes in.
The flash mob ends with Joanne, our campaign director, gives an introductory of the campaign and leads the whole team by shouting our tagline: We stand TogetherLAH! With that, TogetherLAH! campaign is officially on the run! We wish everyone an advance Happy Malaysia Day! We stand TogetherLAH! as a nation.
For more updates with our campaign, please follow our official social media sites:
Facebook: Togetherlah_SU
Instagram: @togetherlah_su
10 September 2018
FairMUN 2018 (7/9/18-9/9/18)
After having a "home advantage" at Sunway Model United Nations (SUNMUN), it's time to step out of the campus to represent the Sunway team at Fairview MUN! I'm in the ECOSOC council and guess which country I'm representing? It's none other than my beloved country- Malaysia! As a tribute to the country, I wore a yellow dress. Yellow or gold in particular is the national colour of Malaysia. I didn't have a gold dress so yellow was fine.
When I arrived at FairView International School, one of the secretariats led me to the registration table for me to sign up. After signing up, I was led to the forth floor for the opening ceremony. Before that, I had a mini reunion with some of my friends. As delegates started to fill the hall up, I made my way back to my seat. Welcoming speeches were made from the FairMUN teacher advisor and VIPs- who are from United Nations Association Malaysia (UNAM) or also known as UNAM Youth.
In mid opening ceremony I had to rush back to Sunway College to attend my younger sister's annual choir recital- Messages in the Bottle. On the second day, I went to the wrong council as I didn't know where ECOSOC was, the admins escorted me to the second floor. As I missed the first two sessions, so I was in a blur zone. My fellow delegates gave me an update on the lobbying session. We discussed on the ICT incorporating with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Before that, Gareth, the co-chair gave us tips on sticking to our countries' policies.
The debate started at 11.00am, our topic was on SDG 7- Affordable and Clean Energy. The council started to heat up a little when the delegate of Japan was firing everyone in the council, until the chair and co-chair had to bang guvnor a few times to get the council settle down. It kind of reminded me in UNHRC at SUNMUN as the delegate of Saudi Arabia was firing every country.
In mid debate, the secretariat team came in. They asked us whether we were aware that there would be an open mic session at social night. Wait, an open mic? Count me in! I love being on stage! But before that, let's fill up our tummies with dinner so we could have the energy to sing and dance all night at socials. We had a few upbeat music to live up the mood, everyone was so into it. I decided to settle down the mood. I sang Love Paradise by Hongker singer, Kelly Chen and Crazier by Taylor Swift. We even had a pool party, how cool is that? I didn't go in to the pool, I didn't want to ruin my dress.
On the third and final day of the council, we finally came to discuss on the topic of implementing ICT into 17 SDGs. I was a little distracted, until the delegate of Japan mentioned Malaysia. I quickly gathered up my poise. In the ICT implementation was mainly dominated by the science industry. We discussed on mental health as well! I got all passionate and I made a speech on mental health too!
Delegates were escorted to the hall for the closing ceremony. A short video was presented to highlight the three days of the conference. Awards were given out to delegates who did a fantastic job in their councils. I didn't get any awards but hey, everyone is a winner! I was super happy when I received my certificate of participation, it's my third one this year!
FairMUN 2018 had been a blast! Thanks Amir and the team for making us delegate feel at home throughout the three-day conference. This will be my last MUN in 2018, but don't worry I'll be making a comeback, hope to see you all next year!
When I arrived at FairView International School, one of the secretariats led me to the registration table for me to sign up. After signing up, I was led to the forth floor for the opening ceremony. Before that, I had a mini reunion with some of my friends. As delegates started to fill the hall up, I made my way back to my seat. Welcoming speeches were made from the FairMUN teacher advisor and VIPs- who are from United Nations Association Malaysia (UNAM) or also known as UNAM Youth.
In mid opening ceremony I had to rush back to Sunway College to attend my younger sister's annual choir recital- Messages in the Bottle. On the second day, I went to the wrong council as I didn't know where ECOSOC was, the admins escorted me to the second floor. As I missed the first two sessions, so I was in a blur zone. My fellow delegates gave me an update on the lobbying session. We discussed on the ICT incorporating with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Before that, Gareth, the co-chair gave us tips on sticking to our countries' policies.
The debate started at 11.00am, our topic was on SDG 7- Affordable and Clean Energy. The council started to heat up a little when the delegate of Japan was firing everyone in the council, until the chair and co-chair had to bang guvnor a few times to get the council settle down. It kind of reminded me in UNHRC at SUNMUN as the delegate of Saudi Arabia was firing every country.
In mid debate, the secretariat team came in. They asked us whether we were aware that there would be an open mic session at social night. Wait, an open mic? Count me in! I love being on stage! But before that, let's fill up our tummies with dinner so we could have the energy to sing and dance all night at socials. We had a few upbeat music to live up the mood, everyone was so into it. I decided to settle down the mood. I sang Love Paradise by Hongker singer, Kelly Chen and Crazier by Taylor Swift. We even had a pool party, how cool is that? I didn't go in to the pool, I didn't want to ruin my dress.
On the third and final day of the council, we finally came to discuss on the topic of implementing ICT into 17 SDGs. I was a little distracted, until the delegate of Japan mentioned Malaysia. I quickly gathered up my poise. In the ICT implementation was mainly dominated by the science industry. We discussed on mental health as well! I got all passionate and I made a speech on mental health too!
Delegates were escorted to the hall for the closing ceremony. A short video was presented to highlight the three days of the conference. Awards were given out to delegates who did a fantastic job in their councils. I didn't get any awards but hey, everyone is a winner! I was super happy when I received my certificate of participation, it's my third one this year!
FairMUN 2018 had been a blast! Thanks Amir and the team for making us delegate feel at home throughout the three-day conference. This will be my last MUN in 2018, but don't worry I'll be making a comeback, hope to see you all next year!
6 September 2018
C & S Carnival Cycle 2 2018 (4/9/18-6/9/18)
Hey guys, university is resumed for three weeks now, everyone is settling into their new semester. Since most of the things are in control, the next question is: What should I do next? Are there anything interesting activities to join on campus? Fear not, Sunway University College Clubs and Societies (C & S) carnival is back for the second time around!
Before I headed to Sunway Buddhist Society's booth at the college boulevard, I dropped by at the Sunway University Chinese Cultural Society to renew my membership. After that, it's off to the booth! I had a hard time to look for the booth as we didn't set up our bunting but I did recgornise the treasurer, Sil Leong, who was doing his homework. When I settled down, I realised I was way behind my schedule for my online work., since no one came by to the booth.
My friend, Jia Xin, dropped by at the booth for awhile. He asked whether members needed to pay fees in the society. No, in Buddhist Society students don't need to pay anything! Just register will do the trick! My shift was only one and a half hour, I needed to head to my final class of the day- Psychology in Communication. In the class, we just need to form a set of questionnaire for our upcoming project. When class ended, I headed outside of the LT classrooms at the ground floor, to catch up with some homework.
I had an activity after university hours, I watched the Sunway University Cheer team practice. I even learned the counting of the chant. It was easy, I could say. Even though I couldn't join the cheer team due to my physical condition, that didn't stop me to have a little "school spirit" after a long day in university.
On the second day, Jia Xin convinced me to join Sunway University Marketing Society and the Psychology Club. I was a bit hesitant to join, "C'mon Katelyn, just join in!" Jia Xin persuaded. "I'll think about it, thank you!" I said. I dropped by at the Sunway Peer Counselling Volunteer (PCV), they are going to have an event called "I'm Only Human"- a mental health campaign. I was interested as I have a passion in mental health.
I even dropped by to say hi to Ming Han, who is in the Sunway Chinese Independent Alumni Club (CISA). He is the one who taught me on the drums. Unfortunately, we can't play them as Student Life restricted us from distracting students who were having classes on campus. Guess what? SunVoice held by the Chinese Cultural Society came back for its third season. I didn't make the cut to the top 10 to represent the university, I was happy to make a come back to center stage.
On the third and final day of the C & S carnival, I hung out at the foyer as it was inconvenient for me to go over to the boulevard, since it was raining and the floor was slippery. We had performances from Sunway Dance Club and Sunway Chinese Orchestra to live up the mood! There we have it, the three-day of C & S has ended.
If you are interested to join any of the clubs and societies, be sure to drop by an email or follow their social media accounts to give you an up-to-date on the activities they are going to have on campus! I hope you have found the right club or society that suits the inner you to shine on campus.
Before I headed to Sunway Buddhist Society's booth at the college boulevard, I dropped by at the Sunway University Chinese Cultural Society to renew my membership. After that, it's off to the booth! I had a hard time to look for the booth as we didn't set up our bunting but I did recgornise the treasurer, Sil Leong, who was doing his homework. When I settled down, I realised I was way behind my schedule for my online work., since no one came by to the booth.
My friend, Jia Xin, dropped by at the booth for awhile. He asked whether members needed to pay fees in the society. No, in Buddhist Society students don't need to pay anything! Just register will do the trick! My shift was only one and a half hour, I needed to head to my final class of the day- Psychology in Communication. In the class, we just need to form a set of questionnaire for our upcoming project. When class ended, I headed outside of the LT classrooms at the ground floor, to catch up with some homework.
I had an activity after university hours, I watched the Sunway University Cheer team practice. I even learned the counting of the chant. It was easy, I could say. Even though I couldn't join the cheer team due to my physical condition, that didn't stop me to have a little "school spirit" after a long day in university.
On the second day, Jia Xin convinced me to join Sunway University Marketing Society and the Psychology Club. I was a bit hesitant to join, "C'mon Katelyn, just join in!" Jia Xin persuaded. "I'll think about it, thank you!" I said. I dropped by at the Sunway Peer Counselling Volunteer (PCV), they are going to have an event called "I'm Only Human"- a mental health campaign. I was interested as I have a passion in mental health.
I even dropped by to say hi to Ming Han, who is in the Sunway Chinese Independent Alumni Club (CISA). He is the one who taught me on the drums. Unfortunately, we can't play them as Student Life restricted us from distracting students who were having classes on campus. Guess what? SunVoice held by the Chinese Cultural Society came back for its third season. I didn't make the cut to the top 10 to represent the university, I was happy to make a come back to center stage.
On the third and final day of the C & S carnival, I hung out at the foyer as it was inconvenient for me to go over to the boulevard, since it was raining and the floor was slippery. We had performances from Sunway Dance Club and Sunway Chinese Orchestra to live up the mood! There we have it, the three-day of C & S has ended.
If you are interested to join any of the clubs and societies, be sure to drop by an email or follow their social media accounts to give you an up-to-date on the activities they are going to have on campus! I hope you have found the right club or society that suits the inner you to shine on campus.
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